Menu

(905) 681-3338

Appointment Request
  • Foot Fact 1:
    The foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles.
  • Foot Fact 2:
    1/4 of all the bones in the human body are down in your feet. When these bones are out of alignment, so is the rest of the body.
  • Foot Fact 3:
    Women have about four times as many foot problems as men. High heels are partly to blame.
  • Foot Fact 4:
    There are 250,000 sweat glands in a pair of feet. Sweat glands in the feet excrete as much as a half-pint of moisture a day.
  • Foot Fact 5:
    The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day.
  • Foot Fact 6:
    The record for the world’s largest feet belongs to Matthew McGrory who wears US size 28 1/2 shoes. The average men’s size is 10 1/2.
  • Foot Fact 7:
    The pressure on the feet when running can be as much as four times the runners body weight.
  • Foot Fact 8:
    The afternoon is the optimum time to shop for shoes because the feet tend to be more swollen then.
  • Foot Fact 9:
    9 out of 10 women wear shoes that are too small for them.

Featured Services

Welcome To Our Practice!

Welcome! The Chiropodists at Appleby Foot Care & Orthotics are pleased to welcome you to our practice. We want all our patients to be informed decision makers and fully understand any health issues you face. That's why we've developed a website loaded with valuable information about chiropodial problems and treatments. We encourage you to visit this site whenever you have concern about your feet.

Our website also provides you with background about our staff, office hours, appointment procedures, maps, directions to our office and other useful information. We know how hectic life can be and are committed to making our practice convenient and accessible. And we want you to feel confident that when you choose , you're working with practitioners and other professionals who are qualified, experienced and caring.

Please take a few moments to look through this site to get a better feel for Appleby Foot Care & Orthotics' capabilities and services. We also invite you to call our office at any time to request an appointment or ask any questions.Thank you.

pic


Meet Our Staff

Learn Who We Are

  • Angelica Milionis
    BEd, HBSc, D.Ch

    Angelica graduated from York University in 2011 with her Bachelor of Science degree with Specialized Honors in Kinesiology, followed by a Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto with teachables in Biology and Physical Education. Angelica graduated as a Chiropodist from the Michener Institute in Toronto in 2020 after deciding to return to school to pursue her love of health and science with a career in the health field. In her spare time, Angelica loves to go hiking and read a good mystery novel.

  • Lisa Hayashi
    BSc, DCh


    Lisa graduated as a Chiropodist from the Michener Institute in Toronto in 2005, and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Podiatric Medicine from the University of Sunderland in England. Lisa is a member of the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine and has lectured for the Oakville Hospital Diabetic Centre.

    Lisa’s goal is to provide Halton with expert foot advice accompanied by complete family foot care.

  • Divya Patel
    HBSc, DCh

    Divya is a registered Chiropodist that graduated from the Michener Institute with an advanced graduate diploma in Chiropody in 2018. She received her Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from University of Toronto. Her practical training was completed at St. Michaels Health Centre and the Toronto Rehabilitation Centre. Through these clinical experiences she has developed the skills to help patients in need of orthoses, patients with skin and nail concerns, foot and ankle injuries, diabetic foot concerns, wound care and much more.

    Divya takes pride in all her work and is dedicated to continually educate patients and provide the best quality foot health care for patients of all ages!

Featured Articles

Read about helpful topics

  • General Information and Tips

    Most individuals will experience foot pain at some point in time during their lives. Foot pain is caused by a wide variety of injuries, health problems or disorders, including (but not limited to): Arthritis Bone spurs Bunions Calluses Corns Flat Feet Gout Ingrown toenails Plantar fasciitis Sprains Stress ...

    Read More

  • General Statistics

    Foot and ankle problems usually fall into the following categories: Acquired from improper footwear, physical stress, or small mechanical changes within the foot. Arthritic foot problems, which typically involve one or more joint. Congenital foot problems, which occur at birth and are generally inherited. Infectious ...

    Read More

  • Associations/Groups

    American Diabetes Associationhttp://www.diabetes.org 800-342-2383 American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicinehttp://www.aapsm.org 888-854-FEET American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeonshttp://www.aaos.org 6300 N. River RoadRosemont, IL 60018847-823-7186 American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeonshttp://www.acfas.org ...

    Read More

  • Online Resources

    Mayo Clinic Onlinewww.mayoclinic.com MedlinePluswww.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus PodiatryOnlinewww.podiatry-online.net WebMDwww.webmd.com ...

    Read More

  • Common Fungal Problems

    Athlete's foot and fungal nails are the most common fungal problems with feet. A fungus is a common mold that thrives in dark, warm moist areas. On the feet, it can grow on and between toes, as well as on soles and toenails. Fungal problems can be a result of the environment (socks, shoes, heat and humidity) ...

    Read More

  • Common Fungal Problems

    Athlete's foot and fungal nails are the most common fungal problems with feet. A fungus is a common mold that thrives in dark, warm moist areas. On the feet, it can grow on and between toes, as well as on soles and toenails. Fungal problems can be a result of the environment (socks, shoes, heat and humidity) ...

    Read More

  • Achilles Surgery

    Surgery to repair a torn (ruptured) Achilles tendon is conducted on an outpatient basis using a local anesthetic. It involves making an incision or cut in the back of the leg above the heel to access the torn tendon. The tendon is then sewn back together. Surgery may be delayed for about one week after ...

    Read More

  • Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)

    Plantar fasciitis is the term commonly used to refer to heel and arch pain traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue, called plantar fascia, that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, ...

    Read More

  • Diabetes and Your Feet

    Diabetes is a lifelong chronic disease that is caused by high levels of sugar in the blood. It can also decrease your body's ability to fight off infections, which is especially harmful in your feet. When diabetes is not properly controlled, damage can occur to the organs and impairment of the immune ...

    Read More

  • Children's Feet

    Children with strong, healthy feet avoid many kinds of lower extremity problems later in life. That's why it is important to inspect your children's feet periodically. Infants The size and shape of your baby's feet change quickly during their first year. Because a baby's feet are flexible, too much pressure ...

    Read More

Appointment Request

Our Location

Find us on the map

Hours of Operation

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

Sunday:

CLOSED